Nevertheless, since then Karim’s appeals have been rejected. He utilized for everlasting residence on the idea of humanitarian grounds in February, however was refused in March, he mentioned within the assertion.

Istvanffy mentioned that his circumstances aren’t being listened to, and that he’s being judged by related circumstances, as a substitute of getting the particulars of his state of affairs acknowledged.

“They wouldn’t look at the evidence, they wouldn’t hear him on the substance, and since then they’ve rejected all new evidence,” Istanvffy instructed CTV Information.

Istvanffy plans to go to federal courtroom to ask for a keep of deportation. A listening to is about for Monday afternoon.

“We will see if this government is sympathetic to … LGBTQ rights or if it’s all hypocrisy,” Istanvffy mentioned.

In the meantime, the queer neighborhood in Montreal is standing in solidarity with Karim.

“Pride, a moment when we are supposed to be celebrating LGBTQ+ communities, is in a little less than a week. Instead of celebrating, we’re here today, fighting to save Karim, an endangered member of our community,” mentioned Meryem Benslimane of Motion LGBTQ avec les immigrantEs et refugieEs (AGIR).

“We are asking the Canadian authorities to allow him to continue living a safe and dignified life here in Montreal, where he can be himself without fear of danger.”

It’s assist that Karim dearly wants, together with his future hanging within the steadiness.